Subcommittee Chairman Calls For Crackdown Along The Border WASHINGTON -- An immigration enforcement bill that would allow the president to send military personnel to the border was introduced Monday by the chairman of the House immigration subcommittee. The Secure America Act, authored by Rep. John Hostettler, R-Ind., will be among the measures considered by the Judiciary Committee. Hostettler's measure is expected to have support from those who want to crack down on illegal immigration but opposition from those who want a more comprehensive approach to the problem that includes a temporary guest-worker program. [continues 157 words]
WASHINGTON - An immigration enforcement bill that would allow the president to send military personnel to the border was introduced Monday by the chairman of the House immigration subcommittee. The Secure America Act, authored by Rep. John Hostettler, R-Ind., will be among the measures considered by the Judiciary Committee. Hostettler's measure is expected to have support from those who want to crack down on illegal immigration but opposition from those who want a more comprehensive approach to the problem that includes a temporary guest worker program. [continues 156 words]
Politics: 'Shadow' Convention provides an alternative forum for those interested in campaign finance reform, poverty and what is being called the failed drug war. John McCain was a hero to the disaffected and disillusioned delegates at this first ever "Shadow" national political convention. But the Arizona senator was interrupted with hisses and boos Sunday when he said that he supports Gov. George W. Bush for president, despite their clashes on campaign finance reform. "The Republican Party is my home," McCain told about 800 activists from across the nation. "I am obliged not by party loyalty but sincere conviction to urge all Americans to support my party's nominee, Gov. George Bush of Texas." [continues 572 words]
Proposals Call For Stricter Enforcement At The Mexican Border Than At The Canadian Line, And Would Split The INS. WASHINGTON — Measures to dismantle the Immigration and Naturalization Service and to require identity checks at the Mexican — but not the Canadian — border are among the last-minute items being dumped into a giant spending bill that stands between Congress and adjournment. The border measure is racist, say a key lawmaker and some in Orange County who regularly drive to Mexico. "It's discrimination," said Santa Ana resident Manual Villagomez, 18, who travels to Mexico every three months. "People are just tired of Mexicans coming over to get jobs," he said. [continues 578 words]